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2021 Map of Duck Hill

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Duck Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Duck Hill anchors this region of the north-central Mississippi hill country, situated just south of the Grenada Co Montgomery Co line. The landscape is defined by an intricate drainage system including the Batupan Bogue, Big Bogue, and Little Bogue, which carve through the terrain alongside numerous smaller tributaries like Crowder Cr and Sykes Creek. This topography influenced the development of local transport, with routes like Greensboro Rd and Providence Rd following the natural ridges and valleys.

Local genealogy is well-supported by several distinct burial sites, including the Bethlehem Cem and Purnell Cem in the northern reaches, and the Mount Pisgah Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem near the eastern boundary. The presence of Camp McCain Rd points to the military influence in the neighboring area, while the network of named roads like McCormick Rd and Grant Rd suggests the long-standing agricultural and residential framework of these rural townships.